Compare 2 pain management specialists in Hixson, Chattanooga. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Hixson has 2 pain management specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients. The most common credential is MD (50%).
A growing north Hamilton County area with CHI Memorial Hixson and numerous outpatient medical offices. Nearby hospitals in Chattanooga include CHI Memorial Hospital, Erlanger Medical Center, and Parkridge Medical Center. University of Tennessee College of Medicine Chattanooga and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga train healthcare providers in the area.
The first visit takes 45 to 60 minutes. The pain specialist will take a detailed pain history: location, character, triggers, what makes it better or worse, and previous treatments. They will review imaging and perform a physical and neurological exam. The treatment plan may include medication adjustments, a series of diagnostic or therapeutic injections, physical therapy, and in some cases psychological support for coping strategies. Expect a multi-step approach rather than a single solution.
Erlanger and CHI Memorial are the two main systems. Erlanger is the trauma and academic center, while CHI Memorial has more community-oriented locations. Your insurance network is the best guide for choosing between them.
See a pain management specialist for back or neck pain lasting more than three months, pain after spinal surgery that persists, sciatica or radiculopathy not responding to conservative treatment, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), neuropathic pain (nerve damage), cancer pain, and chronic pain from any cause that is significantly affecting your daily function and quality of life.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Epidural steroid injection: $1,000-3,000 · Nerve block: $500-2,000 · Spinal cord stimulator: $30,000-50,000
Hixson, Chattanooga has 2 licensed pain management specialists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pain management specialists in Hixson, Chattanooga are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is the dominant carrier. TennCare is accepted at Erlanger and most CHI Memorial facilities. Patients crossing from Georgia should verify whether their Georgia insurance plans cover Tennessee providers.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. An epidural steroid injection costs $1,000 to $3,000. A nerve block runs $500 to $2,000. A spinal cord stimulator costs $30,000 to $50,000. Actual costs in Hixson, Chattanooga depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Insurance typically limits the number of epidural injections per year (usually three to six). Spinal cord stimulators require a successful trial period before permanent implantation is approved. Multi-step authorization is normal for advanced pain procedures.
Chattanooga has two main hospital systems: Erlanger Health System (academic, trauma) and CHI Memorial (CommonSpirit Health, community). Parkridge Medical Center (HCA) provides additional capacity. Start with your insurance network to narrow your options.
Yes. Erlanger and CHI Memorial both serve patients from Catoosa County (GA), Dade County (GA), and DeKalb County (AL). However, state Medicaid programs don't always transfer across borders, so verify your coverage before scheduling.
Chattanooga handles most routine and specialty care well. For highly specialized procedures or rare conditions, patients are typically referred to Vanderbilt in Nashville (about 2 hours) or Emory in Atlanta (about 2 hours). The city is well-positioned between both referral centers.
Top accepted carriers in Hixson, Chattanooga, TN include centene, medicare, qhp-98185, qhp-74917, and qhp-29854.
Pain management visits and procedures are covered under medical insurance. Epidural injections, nerve blocks, and radiofrequency ablation typically require prior authorization. Insurance often limits the number of injections per year. Spinal cord stimulators require extensive prior authorization with documented failure of conservative treatments. Most plans cover the trial period and permanent implant when criteria are met.